Over the past 15 years more and more people have bought property abroad, whether to 'Live the Dream' of foreign lifestyles or to seek a good return on their investments. Buying property in Spain is still as popular as ever, but in an unknown market it is important to have independent advice, and to protect your investment as far as possible.

With a team of experts and reputable local agents, Nockolds LLP International can assist in the process of buying or selling a property in Spain, guiding you through the process and avoiding the pitfalls.

If you are thinking of buying a property, please contact us to find out how we can help.

If you already own your Spanish dream home and need advice on how to protect your interests, then please call us or download our information sheets.

As a Notary Public, Nicholas Belcher can authorise the use of legal documents abroad. Where this is required, Nicholas Belcher who is based in our Bishops Stortford office can assist and meet clients to provide the necessary authentication and certificates. Please contact us to arrange an appointment.

Planning Worries for Spanish Property Owners

Recent newspaper reports about retired Britons living in Spain whose houses have been demolished because of irregularities by the Spanish authorities have caused alarm bells to ring for many ex-pats.

The solution is not an easy one and will vary according to circumstances: when the building was not allowed in the first place, when the building was not allowed but a licence to build has been granted, and the particular case of buildings built very near the coast.

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